Well, I just hate to spoil all the summer suspense, but here’s the 49ers’ 53-man roster projection: QB (2): Colin Kaepernick, Blaine Gabbert Cut: Dylan Thompson Thompson, a rookie free agent, is obviously a strong candidate for the practice squad given the skimpy depth chart at this position. The 49ers didn’t use one of their …

In a move that suggests Patrick Willis isn’t ready to practice due to his hamstring injury, the 49ers signed linebacker Michael Wilhoite to the practice squad today and released running back Ian Johnson from the unit. …

John Harbaugh acknowledged today that he’ll be sharing information with his brother from his extensive files on the Steelers this week. It’s not just a case of brotherly love – Baltimore would greatly benefit from a Pittsburgh loss. The Ravens and Steelers are tied atop the AFC North with 10-3 records. …

(12-13) 22:24 PST — Moran Norris sometimes hangs out with teammate Frank Gore in public. When 49ers fans approach them, it’s usually to greet Gore. He often must introduce his friend before the fans realize Norris also plays for the 49ers.
Bruce Mill… …

(12-13) 22:04 PST SANTA CLARA — The 49ers are a step closer to saying good-bye to San Francisco.
Tuesday night the Santa Clara city Concil voted 7-0 to approve plans to develop and pay for a new 68,500-seat stadium for the football team that has playe… …

(12-13) 22:25 PST — With quarterback Ben Roethlisberger already in a walking boot, news broke Tuesday that Pittsburgh linebacker James Harrison probably will be on an unplanned pre-Christmas vacation when the Steelers visit the 49ers on Monday.
The N… …

With quarterback Ben Roethlisberger already in a walking boot, news broke this morning that Pittsburgh linebacker James Harrison will likely be on an unplanned pre-Christmas vacation when the Steelers visit the 49ers on Monday night. …

San Francisco has nearly lost the 49ers to Santa Clara, but there’s talk it can build a basketball arena in Mission Bay. I’d make that trade in a second.
A state-of-the-art arena for the Warriors would be a huge asset. Those putting the deal together a… …

The Santa Clara City Council meets today to likely approve key parts of the 49ers move south, but don’t expect San Francisco to throw a Hail Mary pass.
We told you last week that Planning Commissioner Mike Antonini, a 49ers season ticket holder for dec… …

Why did the Cardinals have such a handle on the 49ers’ offense in the second half of their 21-19 win over San Francisco on Sunday?
And what about those red-zone issues? Is it the players? The play-calling?
And why did running back Frank Gore have only … …

Glendale, Ariz. —
Frank Gore said he wasn’t injured.
And 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh also said his running back wasn’t hurting.
The obvious question: Why did Gore have only 10 carries in San Francisco’s 21-19 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday?
The 1… …

Glendale, Ariz. —
The 49ers finally and predictably underachieved. They were overdue for a game like Sunday’s 21-19 loss to the Cardinals, an inferior team that took a merciless beating during its visit to San Francisco three weeks ago.
The 49ers pl… …

GLENDALE, Ariz. — For starters, 49ers holder Andy Lee rolled to his right and lobbed a perfect down-the-field pass.
Then, Jonathan Goodwin, a 318-pounder who’s usually a center, made a graceful over-the-shoulder catch near the right sideline.
Did that… …

Offense
The final six second-half possessions featured one first down, four three-and-outs, five punts and, finally, a surrender of the ball on downs when Alex Smith’s fourth-down pass to Kendall Hunter fell incomplete. Not good. Before the second-ha… …